Senior Vertical Transportation Consultant

Walker Consultants Houston, TX $140,000 - $160,000
Full Time Senior Level 5+ years

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About This Role

This role is for a Senior Vertical Transportation Consultant who will lead impactful projects across the country, specializing in elevator, escalator, and moving walk systems. The consultant will collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver smart, efficient, and code-compliant consulting services, shaping how people move through spaces.

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects from planning through completion, including developing budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and quality standards
  • Prepare proposals and agreements
  • Manage complex modernization projects and perform equipment surveys, bidding, submittal reviews, and construction administration, including field reviews
  • Conduct VT maintenance evaluations and acquisition surveys; prepare and present reports to clients
  • Oversee project schedules and ensure timely delivery of project milestones
  • Perform quality and peer reviews
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to more junior consultants
  • Participate in interviews and presentations for new business opportunities

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Management, Engineering, or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in vertical transportation consulting
  • Strong communication skills (written, verbal, visual)
  • Proven track record managing multiple complex projects with quality outcomes
  • Recognized locally as a subject matter expert in vertical transportation consulting
  • Experienced in leading teams and coordinating with internal staff and external consultants

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Management, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in vertical transportation consulting

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Paid parental leave
401(k) with company match
Licensure Reimbursement
Mental wellness benefits
Minimum 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
PTO Donation Bank
Paid community involvement hours
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
529 college savings plan
Opportunity to purchase Walker stock (employee-owned)
5 days of bereavement leave
100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending accounts
Commuter Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups

About Walker Consultants

Walker Consultants is committed to fostering a collaborative, supportive culture that values innovation, professional growth, and work-life balance, specializing in expert consulting, thoughtful design, and reliable solutions for vertical transportation systems.

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